This is the Signature Plum Oolong Egg White ($16.00) from D.O.S.E on High, featuring plum, basil, cold brew, oolong, lemon, and egg white; and accompanied by apple chips.
The beverage presented with a translucent red-brown hue, topped with a thick layer of off-white egg white foam and garnished with a fresh basil leaf. The structure appeared clearly stratified between the dense foam cap and darker liquid beneath. Aroma opened with fragrant peppery notes from the basil, supported by underlying dark fruit sweetness and roasted cold brew aromatics.
Initial contact delivered immediate plum notes with a balanced juicy sweet-tart profile more reminiscent of fresh Western plum than salted East Asian plum preparations. Each sip carried the aromatic pepperiness of the basil leaf resting atop the foam, while the egg white contributed a creamy and aerated contrast against the smoother liquid structure of the cold brew beneath. The opening remained bright and fruit-forward without excessive sweetness.
Through the mid-palate, lemon notes anchored the plum profile with brighter acidity, tightening the structure without becoming sharp or sour. The oolong tea remained more restrained in the background, contributing rounded floral freshness and gentle tannic lift that broadened the fruit profile rather than competing with it. Texture combined the soft creaminess of the foam with the cleaner body of the cold brew, resulting in a layered but cohesive progression.
Towards the finish, the plum notes gradually receded while the roasted characteristics of the cold brew became more evident, deepening the earlier fruit profile with darker and more grounded tones. Texture resolved cleanly and smoothly, maintaining separation between the airy foam and liquid base without becoming heavy. Aftertaste remained clean and balanced without astringency, unwanted bitterness, or excessive acidity.
The crisp fracture and subtly savoury, gently fruity profile of the accompanying apple chips functioned as a palate reset between sips. The contrast in texture refreshed the palate while reinforcing the orchard fruit character of the drink without adding additional sweetness.
Overall, a layered cold brew tea cocktail-style beverage with a converging flavour trajectory and highly integrated textural contrast, resulting in a distinctive and balanced fruit-forward coffee profile. Fruity, controlled, and structurally unique, this was a memorable beverage worth revisiting.
This Signature Plum Oolong Egg White was purchased from D.O.S.E on High in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2026.